IC 35-46-3-4.5 — "Law enforcement animal"
Chapter 3. Offenses Relating to Animals
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Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "law enforcement animal" means an animal that is owned or used by a law enforcement agency for the principal purposes of: (1) aiding in: (A) the detection of criminal activity; (B) the enforcement of laws; and (C) the apprehension of offenders; and (2) ensuring the public welfare. (b) The term includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) A horse. (2) An arson investigation dog. (3) A bomb detection dog. (4) A narcotic detection dog. (5) A patrol dog.
As added by P.L.213-1997, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.9-2003, SEC.1.
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